Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
353D33
RGB
53, 61, 51
HSL
108, 9%, 22%
HSB
108, 16%, 24%
CMYK
13, 0, 16, 76
LAB
25, -5, 5
LCH
25, 7, 136
OKLCH
0.35, 0.02, 139
XYZ
4, 4, 4
LUV
25, -4, 6
HWB
108, 20%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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